Intel LGA 1700 Socket: Ready for 13th Gen Intel Core processors Ultrafast Connectivity: PCIe 5.0,DDR5, three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C and Thunderbolt (USB4) header support Comprehensive Cooling: VRM heatsinks, M.2 heatsink, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 2+ ASUS OptiMem: Careful routing of traces and vias to preserve signal integrity for improved memory stability Aura Sync RGB Lighting: Onboard Addressable Gen 2 headers and Aura RGB header for RGB LED strips, easily synced with Aura Sync-capable hardware